Proverbs 13-15Wisdom Loves Righteousness13 A wise son heeds his father’s instruction,But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.2 A man shall eat well by the fruit of his mouth,But the soul of the unfaithful feeds on violence.3 He who guards his mouth preserves his life,But he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction.4 The soul of a lazy man desires, and has nothing;But the soul of the diligent...  Read More

Proverbs 10-12Wise Sayings of Solomon10 The proverbs of Solomon:A wise son makes a glad father,But a foolish son is the grief of his mother.2 Treasures of wickedness profit nothing,But righteousness delivers from death.3 The Lord will not allow the righteous soul to famish,But He casts away the desire of the wicked.4 He who has a slack hand becomes poor,But the hand of the diligent makes rich.5 He...  Read More

Proverbs 8-9The Excellence of Wisdom8 Does not wisdom cry out,And understanding lift up her voice?2 She takes her stand on the top of the [a]high hill,Beside the way, where the paths meet.3 She cries out by the gates, at the entry of the city,At the entrance of the doors:4 “To you, O men, I call,And my voice is to the sons of men.5 O you [b]simple ones, understand prudence,And you fools, be of an ...  Read More

Proverbs 6-7Dangerous Promises6 My son, if you become [a]surety for your friend,If you have [b]shaken hands in pledge for a stranger,2 You are snared by the words of your mouth;You are taken by the words of your mouth.3 So do this, my son, and deliver yourself;For you have come into the hand of your friend:Go and humble yourself;Plead with your friend.4 Give no sleep to your eyes,Nor slumber to yo...  Read More

Proverbs 3-5Guidance for the Young3 My son, do not forget my law,But let your heart keep my commands;2 For length of days and long lifeAnd peace they will add to you.3 Let not mercy and truth forsake you;Bind them around your neck,Write them on the tablet of your heart,4 And so find favor and [a]high esteemIn the sight of God and man.5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart,And lean not on your own...  Read More

Proverbs 1-2The Beginning of Knowledge1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel:2 To know wisdom and instruction,To [a]perceive the words of understanding,3 To receive the instruction of wisdom,Justice, judgment, and equity;4 To give prudence to the simple,To the young man knowledge and discretion—5 A wise man will hear and increase learning,And a man of understanding will [b]atta...  Read More